Merlin TAIGA 1997 VS Kona SCRAP 2007 specs comparison
Merlin Taiga
General Infos| Model | Taiga |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ProLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Taiga Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Merlin Taiga
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Kona Scrap
General Infos| Model | Scrap |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bright Blue Matte |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Sole Levers Hayes Sole Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DM-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Gravity Maximus OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA Gravity Maximus OS |
| Headset size | TH Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano IG-70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Gravity MOTO Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 Teeth FSA Gravity Moto X MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Scrap Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Kona Scrap
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona DJ |
| Seat post extension | FSA FR-270 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Taiga bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Taiga Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Scrap manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Scrap Mountain bike here